The Great Debate: Is the Stock Market Riding High or Set to Crash?
Following a disastrous year in 2022, the US stock market experienced a significant surge in 2023. The S&P 500 has witnessed a 15.36% increase thus far, and the tech-oriented Nasdaq Composite has reported an astounding gain of 31.69% since the beginning of January. Various factors have contributed to the sudden increase, with one being the […]
Stock Market Update: Wall Street Edges Downward Ahead of Key Jobs Reports
For the second consecutive day, Wall Street experienced a decline, and both European and Asian markets also saw a decline. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen made efforts in China on Thursday to reduce tensions between the two largest economies in the world. The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures declined by […]
S&P 500 Futures in Decline: A Rough Start to Premarket Trading
With only two hours before the U.S. stock market opening, Wolfspeed Inc. (WOLF) has experienced a 16.5% rise during the pre-market trading session, while Rivian Automotive Inc. Cl A (RIVN) has seen a 7.2% increase. Simultaneously, RBC Bearings Inc. (RBC), Transocean Ltd. (RIG), and R1 RCM Inc. (RCM) have all witnessed at least a 3% […]
Legendary Investor Jeremy Grantham Predicts a 70% Stock Market Crash: What’s Next?
The likelihood of a stock market crash in the coming years is 70%, warns renowned investor Jeremy Grantham. Grantham, the co-founder of GMO, compares the present market state and historical crashes, increasing concerns about market vulnerability. Previously, Grantham estimated an 85% likelihood of a looming bubble in the market ready to burst. This has been […]
U.S. Stock Market Fights Back Recession Scare: S&P 500 Hits Young Year’s Half-year High
Liz Ann Sonders, Chief Investment Strategist at Charles Schwab, suggests that the increasingly ‘frothy’ atmosphere in the stock market may leave equities susceptible to a downturn. The S&P 500 index recently completed its best first half of a year since 2019. Despite worries of an upcoming U.S. recession, it seems that this concern is becoming […]
Will the U.S. Stock Market Open on 4th of July?
In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the two largest stock-trading platforms in the U.S., the New York Stock Exchange, and Nasdaq, have announced closure on Tuesday. Additionally, the first trading session of the second half of 2023, which falls on Monday, will see the exchanges shutting down three hours earlier at 1 p.m. […]
Disrupting Traditional Market Theory: The Transformative Role of Big Tech
Discussing an unpredictable market—high-volatility and high-quality stocks have seen an upward trajectory this year. This isn’t ordinarily the case, but there’s a rationale behind it. Typically, when investors opt for high-volatility stocks, pushing their value higher, they often divest from quality stocks. The intention here is to capitalize on increased profits as the economy recovers—a […]
The Ongoing Stock Market Rally: Treading Carefully Before Pronouncing the Bear’s Fall
On Thursday, Apple shares experienced slight growth during premarket trading, nearing a valuation of $3 trillion. Some, such as Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, speculate about the possibility of a $4 trillion valuation by 2025. The impact of such a colossal valuation on the market’s weight is uncertain. The common saying regarding the 7.6% weighting of […]
Stock Market Update: Chip Restrictions and Powell’s Speech Impact Futures
On Wednesday, stocks displayed potential instability, specifically within the tech sector. This instability stemmed from fears of additional trade restrictions on AI chips. The stock market also focused on the anticipated remarks by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Futures associated with the Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) decreased considerably, plummeting 0.45%. S&P 500 (^GSPC) Futures also experienced […]
Investor’s Guide to Rocky Stock Markets ?️: Unlocking the Power of Options in Uncertain Times ⏳
As the quarter draws to a close, the stock market seems to be losing some momentum, with speculations that investors are finally acknowledging the possibility of a delayed Fed rate hike in 2023. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite have each recorded five losing sessions out of the last six. Over the past three months, […]
